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Date: | Tue, 7 Jan 2014 10:04:57 -0500 |
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I believe that most birds that have no tail have had a close encounter with
a predator. I think that most birds drop feathers in a sequence and not all
at the same time.
I have a Tufted Titmouse with no tail visiting my feeders. In an effort to
limit House Sparrows and House Finches from my feeders I have been
experimenting with different openings (shape and angle). The Tufted
Titmouse without a tail cannot access feeders that Titmice with tails can
access. No tail limits this birds agility.
Having the pleasure of a Harris's Sparrow I have been scattering feed on
the ground at its preferred feeding area. I now have a flock of 30+
cowbirds feeding there. Even as it busts a retirees bird feeding budget I
will remain thankful for the Harris's.
Tom Guisinger
Lancaster, Oh
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